Summertime is here and that brings a host of wildlife to our Gulf Coast, including manatees. These serene creatures play a vital role in our ecosystem, so it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts of ...

Experts say people who see the visiting animals should steer clear and not feed the animals so as not to disrupt their ...

On May 18, 2025, in Big Pine Key, Florida, USA, @pale_horse_fishing_charters shared a video of his boat, Pale Horse 3. In the video, the author captures a slow trickle of water dripping from the back ...

Discover the Sunshine State's beloved "sea cows" and learn how to safely observe them in their natural habitat. Florida, a state boasting over 80 distinct ecosystems and home to more than 4,000 native ...

When Key West was organizing and systems were being put into place, the town council made a declaration that appeared in the island’s first newspaper, the Key West Register & […] ...

One playful manatee grabbed a diver's leg and gave him a hug while he was exploring a Central Florida spring. Casey Barrick says the moment was unexpected since "sea cows" usually keep their distance.

Tortoise Tortoises are land reptiles with heavy shells and slow, deliberate movements. Designed for endurance and protection, not speed, they may walk steadily but cannot run due to their body ...

Did you know that manatees used to be eaten? I'm not saying they should be, but they used to be! In the past, sea cows ...

The Ostego Bay Marine Science Center Foundation’s summer camp of exploring the Gulf and the outdoors while learning about science, is entering the final weeks of weekday camp on Fort Myers Beach. A ...

Waterfront restaurants like Crackers Bar & Grill offer the quintessential Florida dining experience, with fresh catches served on dockside patios where you can watch dolphins play while enjoying your ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released its 2025-26 Florida manatee and sea turtle decals. These ...

Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking for 300 volunteers to help plant sea oats along the dunes of Anna Maria Island in an effort ...